Kisner was unable to match Fowler’s tee-shot and seeing his putt come up short, 26-year old Fowler duly sank his putt to seal a historic second PGA Tour win.

“It’s amazing,” said Fowler. “We obviously look at this tournament as one of the biggest that we play up against the Majors.”

“This is a special week, everyone looks forward to it.

“And I’m just happy I had a chance after my finish this afternoon, to get in the playoff and to be here on 17 to get it done.”

After getting pushed all the way by Garcia and Kisner – still without a win on the PGA Tour – Fowler said: “Well I was obviously against two great players, I know Kis hasn’t been out here long but he’s a solid golfer.